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Mayo Clinic Health System Albert Lea and Austin

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Dr. Sandra Birchem.

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Mayo Clinic Health System (Albert Lea, MN)

Please Note: This link will direct you to a third-party
website unaffiliated with MD.com (http://www.mayoclinic.org/appointments),
where you're able to request or schedule an appointment online with
Dr. Sandra Birchem.

Request an Office Visit with Dr. Sandra K. Birchem

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Mayo Clinic

Please Note: This link will direct you to a third-party
website unaffiliated with MD.com (http://www.mayoclinic.org/appointments),
where you're able to request or schedule an appointment online with
Dr. Sandra Birchem.

Specialties

Dr. Birchem, a cardiologist in Charles City, is trained to provide complete treatment for the heart and cardiovascular system. Dr. Birchem may see patients for indicators of disease like breathlessness, dizziness or chest pains, among others. Heart ailments which can be identified and treated by a cardiologist can include heart failure, heart aneurysms, coronary artery disease, rheumatic heart disease, arrhythmia, angina and congenital heart defects, to name a few.

The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Birchem specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. When necessary, Dr. Birchem can also refer patients to specialists when medically needed. As an example, patients with severe allergies could be referred to an allergist for added diagnostic tests or treatment options.

Specializing in emergency medicine, Dr. Birchem is prepared to treat patients suffering from a wide range of acute illnesses, injuries or conditions. Emergency physicians, or ER doctors, must incorporate knowledge and experience gained across a broad range of medical topics. Care is typically provided in the emergency room of a hospital.

Education & Training

Medical School

University of Health Science College of Osteopathic Medicine
DO • 1996